Application Instructions
Ralph L Wadsworth is looking for a BIM/VDC Engineer to join their team!
Build What's Next with Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
At Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, we don’t just build infrastructure — we build careers, communities, and a lasting legacy. With over 50 years of excellence in heavy civil construction, RLW is known for tackling complex, high-impact projects across the western U.S.
As a BIM/VDC Engineer, you’ll drive innovation and efficiency across our heavy civil and structural projects — including highways, bridges, rail, and transit — by leading digital construction efforts and advancing model-based workflows.
What Sets RLW Apart
- Compensation: $70K–$85K DOE + bonus and perks
- People-first culture: Collaboration, mentorship, and integrity at our core
- Growth: Clear path to leadership and technical advancement
- Support: Backed by Sterling Infrastructure — national strength, local focus
- Impact: Shape cities and communities through cutting-edge infrastructure
If you're passionate about advancing VDC technology in heavy civil construction and want to lead projects that matter, RLW is where you belong.
- Join RLW. Build what’s next.
Position Description
BIM/VDC Engineer Overview
Lead the creation and management of 3D models using VDC/BIM technologies to support estimating and constructability reviews on complex heavy civil projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed models in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk AEC Suite, including surfaces, alignments, corridors, and assemblies
- Model underground utilities, MEP systems, and concrete structures for lift drawings, rebar, and formwork
- Provide constructability and sequencing feedback through BIM model reviews
- Coordinate models internally and with external teams
- Perform quantity takeoffs to support pre-construction and field teams
- Collaborate closely with VDC Lead and project staff; occasional site visits to align models with field conditions
- Maintain and develop object libraries and stay current with BIM platforms and tools
Position Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of BIM/VDC experience in heavy civil or concrete structures
- Proficient in Revit, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or OpenRoads
- Experience modeling utilities, trenching, excavations, and concrete structures
- Skilled in BIM coordination using tools like Navisworks, Revizto, Trimble Connect, or Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Familiar with 4D scheduling (Synchro, Navisworks, or CmBuilder)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
- Bonus: Programming skills (Revit/AutoCAD API, Dynamo, C#) and dashboarding tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
